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Bachelor of Engineering Technology Major Environmental Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 19200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 12/75
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21360
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
1 x Major 24
Plus 4-6 Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total 24


Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.

Year 1 Courses:
CIV1501Engineering Statics
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials
SVY1500Spatial Science for Engineers 
Year 2 Courses: 
AGR2301Agricultural Science
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
ENV2103Hydraulics I
ENV2201Land Studies
ENV3105Hydrology
REN1201Environmental Studies 
 One Elective - see Electives
Year 3 Courses: 
AGR3304Soil Science
ENG3003Engineering Management
ENG3111Technology Design Project
ENV4106Irrigation Science
ENV4203Public Health Engineering
ENV4204Environmental Technology
Two Electives - see Electives
Practice courses:
AGR2902Field Practice
AGR3903Soil and Water Engineering Practice 2
CIV2901Geology and Geomechanics Practice
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist 
ENV2902Hydraulics Practice 
ENV3904Environmental Engineering Practice
Electives:
AGR3305Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture 
CHE1110Chemistry 1
CIV3703Transport Engineering
CLI2201Climate Change and Variability
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations 
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
LAW2107Environmental Law
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3 
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
  Any approved BEng (Env) course

Other majors

The other majors for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology are: Agricultural, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Infrastructure Management, Mechanical and Power.